Polytechnic Backs Phoenix Plan

The Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec) today
confirmed its support for the stadium in its initial
planning stages at the Petone Recreation Ground.

Council
Chair Roger Sowry advised WelTec had been approached to
provide in principle support of the Phoenix’s plans to
make the Petone Recreation Ground its home base.

“The
plans show a fantastic new facility right outside our Petone
campus. We are very supportive of this initiative which
will be great for WelTec given the alignment with our
exercise science programmes and the Tamaiti Whangai Sports
Academy which are run from our campus and gymnasium,” said
Mr Sowry.

“We have received a briefing from Dr Morgan
and the Community Facilities Trust (CFT) on the proposal and
we have endorsed the concept. This development would bring
a whole new dimension to campus life for our students and
there would be numerous benefits and opportunities arising
from sports and other events being held right next door to
our campus.

“Our hospitality students for example
could get involved in the catering, our event management
students could assist with planning sports tournaments and
matches, our sports students will see top athletes in action
and connecting with their coaches will potentially provide
opportunities for our students to pathway into high
performance coaching.

“A plaza is planned for outside
our main Petone entrance and this will greatly enhance the
student and community environment making it a more vibrant
place to be. There are a lot of synergies that we will
continue to explore with Phoenix and the CFT,” said Mr
Sowry.

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